Medicine – MCQ 137 – Pathogens implicated in infective endocarditis

Which of the following is least likely to cause infective endocarditis?
A. Staphylococcus albus
B. Streptococcus faecalis
C. Salmonella typhi
D. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Correct answer : C. Salmonella typhi

Infective endocarditis is a rare complication of Salmonella typhi infection.

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